[1] He was popular and although never achieving a lead role, he was a frequent choice as either a burly policeman or tough guy.
Sadly after leaving Mack Sennett as a regular he had few notable roles other than a brief spate of work with The Three Stooges.
[2] He also appeared in the "Smith" series of films with Raymond McKee but these now fail to receive much recognition despite contemporary success.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army, Co. B, 164th Infantry at Fargo, Cass, ND and was discharged 25 Nov 1917 at Camp Green, South Carolina, it appears from health issues.
The second enlistment was in the Navy on 16 Sep 1918 at San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA and discharged from the same place on 21 Jan 1919.